BACK: Ramsey is set to make his first appearance of 2014 for Arsenal at Everton [GETTY]

The Arsenal star, 23, has not featured since suffering a thigh strain in the 3-1 win at West Ham on Boxing Day, leaving manager Arsene Wenger without one of his most influential performers.

Prior to the injury, Ramsey had netted an impressive 13 goals as Arsenal remained in contention to secure the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.

Having been initially expected to spend six weeks on the sidelines, Ramsey suffered a couple of niggling setbacks and without the Welsh international the Gunners' title charge waned.

INFLUENTIAL: Ramsey netted 13 goals in the opening half of the season [GETTY]

“Aaron and Nacho Monreal are back training with the squad, so that is good news”

Aaron Ramsey

But Wenger revealed Ramsey as well as Nacho Monreal are in line to make the trip to Merseyside as Arsenal aim to fight off Everton's challenge for the fourth and final Champions League spot, which they currently occupy.

"Aaron and Nacho Monreal are back training with the squad, so that is good news," Wenger told the club's official website.

"Hopefully they will be available for Sunday. (Abou) Diaby is back on the pitches, so that is good news."

Diaby has been unavailable for more than year due to a serious knee injury, the latest in a long-line of setbacks for the French international midfielder.

The presence of Diaby would provide a welcome boost for final period of the season - which also includes a FA Cup semi-final with current holders Wigan Athletic.